Franken pantry Jan 14, 2012

LETHAL GTS

New member
I just copied and pasted this from a below post for you.

The Rules

1. Salt, Pepper, Water, and Oil are staples and considered stove-top items and are always available and need not be suggested. You are free to use those 4 items no matter what is in the Pantry.

2. You can post multiple times, but not in a row. If you post an ingredient, you have to wait until someone else posts another ingredient before you can post again. If the Spice Rack is still open, you are allowed to post multiple times to it, but again, not in a row.

3. It is possible for each Pantry (from here forward) to have a Wild Card if someone suggests it as an item. Once it has been added, that’s it; only one Wild Card per Pantry. A Wild Card is just that, a singular item you can pick of your choice. So if you’re cooking from a Pantry with a Wild Card, and there is no flour, but you really need it for your dish, then the Wild Card becomes flour for you.

The Wild Card is a singular ingredient, but can be different for each recipe/meal/entry you cook and post. So if you do meat and gravy and need flour, Wild Card = Flour for that recipe. Then a day or two later you make a quiche and you need eggs, then the Wild Card = Eggs for that particular recipe.

Note that the Wild Card is always a singular ingredient of your choice per recipe/meal that you post and enter to the Pantry. So you can't post a meal/entry with multiple Wild Cards such as saying you used a Wild Card of flour for the "Gravy Smothered Cube Steaks", and then you also used a new Wild Card of Pasta for the side dish of Grown Up Mac & Cheese in the same meal/entry. So while you did make two recipes for the meal (Meat Recipe and Side Recipe) you aren't allowed to use two Wild Cards in the same meal/entry. One Wild Card per posted recipe/entry/meal.

A Pantry will only have a Wild Card IF someone suggests it for their turn. If it is not suggested, then it does not exist in that Pantry. If you use the Wild Card, please include what the Wild Card was for you in the write up of your dish.

4. Spice Rack! There is a 5 slot Spice Rack in the Pantry. Naturally, it has to be filled. As always, members are only allowed one post per Pantry - BUT, if the Spice Rack is not full, then you can also add something to it as well. For example: Bread - Cumin. That is a Pantry entry of Bread, and a Spice Rack entry of Cumin. The first 5 members to post a spice are counted - once we have 5 spices in the rack, the Spice Rack is full.

5. About the Spice Rack - Any “spice” is acceptable as long as it is a verified product, spice, or herb. For example: McCormick’s Italian Seasoning, or Seasoned Salt, or Creole Seasoning. Those are all blends, but they are also a singular and unified product. If you mean for a blend to be included, please include Brand & Product name. While everyone may not be able to find that particular brand name, we may be able to find a store brand alternative - and that is acceptable as long as the mix is the same. Sorry - but if someone posts Italian Seasoning, then you have to use a jar of Italian Seasoning (labeled clearly on the product). You can’t deconstruct it and use fresh Basil, Oregano, and Thyme. You have to use the BLEND spice that was posted. Hopefully, we’ll all post things that others can find, but, up until now, all we had was Salt & Pepper unless specifically posted, and we’ve done exceptionally well!

6. You can post items that were posted in previous Franken-Pantries.

7. Derivatives of an item can not be used, but can be made for use. For example, if wine is listed, you can’t just use “wine vinegar”. If cream is listed, you can’t just use butter, but you can MAKE butter or vinegar if you like.

8. Once 10 items have been posted, the Pantry will be locked and recipes can be made using as many or as few of the items from the 10 in the Pantry. But, other than the 4 staples (Salt, Pepper, Water, & Oil), you can ONLY use items in the Pantry. So if flour isn't listed, then you can't use it. Same goes for spices, if Cumin or Thyme aren’t listed, then you can't use them.

9. This mysterious Pantry has a walk-in cooler, so perishables like beef, chicken, crab, fish, milk, eggs, cream, butter, etc, can be posted.

10. Entries can be “open” or “restricted”. If you post “openly” such as beef, pork, chicken, fish, shellfish, etc, all cuts are assumed available. Open entries are something of an Iron Chef category, so if multiple versions of an item exist, they will be in the Pantry. Alternatively, you CAN post restrictively such as “crab” or “steak”, but the Pantry would be more accessible if you instead posted openly such as “crustacean” or “beef” - something to think about and it’s ultimately up to you.

11. Each “open” Pantry entry is something of a category unto itself. For example, if onion is posted, then any onion will be available: red, yellow, Vidalia, Spanish, pearl, shallot, scallion, etc. Imagine the pantry as an Iron Chef type room. In the spot where potatoes (open entry) are stored, all potatoes are there, Idaho, Russet, Red, Fingerling, Dried Potato Flakes, etc. But NOT sweet potatoes as that is a different animal (in a savory sense).

12. If you mean for an item to be restrictive, then please make note of that such as “Idaho Potato (restricted)” or “Chuck Roast (restricted)”. In doing that, the entry is limited to only Idaho Potatoes and no other kind of potato, and only Chuck Roast will be available, but no other cut of beef. If you don’t specifically list “restricted” in your entry, then the entry will be assumed open if multiple variations are available.

13. There's really no time limit for cooking from a Franken-Pantry. If you get around to making something, then post what you did. A month from now, someone may bump into this thread and want to cook from this pantry, so go ahead.

14. Cooking method is entirely up to you. Grill it, bake it, steam it, boil it, microwave it, serve it raw, etc.

15. Each Franken-Pantry is a stand alone Pantry. You can revisit any previous thread and cook something in THAT Pantry, but you can not bring items from one Pantry to another.

16. It's just for fun! That is the reason each open entry includes all variations of the entry such as “potato” means all potatoes, and “beef” means all cuts of beef. While Franken-Pantry is restrictive to 10 ingredients, it still strives to be approachable while also challenging you to put your thinking cap on.

So, start posting the ingredients you want or need in this Franken-Pantry. Don’t forget that if the Spice Rack is open, you can add a spice to it!! I’ll start off, but I will not post a spice. The Spice Rack is fully open with 5 slots.

Please note that the addition of the spice rack does not nullify the staples. Salt, Pepper, Water, and Oil are always available no matter what is in the Pantry or Spice Rack.


I’ll start off with Bottled Salad Dressing. That’s an open entry, and all brands, types, etc, of bottled store-bought salad dressings are valid.

Franken-Pantry X

---- Staples ----
1. Water
2. Oil
3. Salt
4. Pepper

---- Pantry ----

1. Bottled Salad Dressing
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

---- Spice Rack ----
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
 

Doc

Administrator
Staff member
Gold Site Supporter
Re: Now that winter is upon us....

Thanks Lethal!!!!!! :thumb: :tiphat:
 

Cooksie

Well-known member
Site Supporter
Re: Now that winter is upon us....

It's Franken-Pantry!!! Is this the start of the new pantry list, or are you going to make a new thread? I'll add the Wild Card and then you can move it if necessary.
 

lilbopeep

🌹🐰 Still trying to get it right.
Site Supporter
Re: Now that winter is upon us....

OH OK I thought you were talking about the Spotlights or Iron Chef.
 

lilbopeep

🌹🐰 Still trying to get it right.
Site Supporter
Re: Now that winter is upon us....

I just copied and pasted this from a below post for you.

The Rules

1. Salt, Pepper, Water, and Oil are staples and considered stove-top items and are always available and need not be suggested. You are free to use those 4 items no matter what is in the Pantry.

2. You can post multiple times, but not in a row. If you post an ingredient, you have to wait until someone else posts another ingredient before you can post again. If the Spice Rack is still open, you are allowed to post multiple times to it, but again, not in a row.

3. It is possible for each Pantry (from here forward) to have a Wild Card if someone suggests it as an item. Once it has been added, that’s it; only one Wild Card per Pantry. A Wild Card is just that, a singular item you can pick of your choice. So if you’re cooking from a Pantry with a Wild Card, and there is no flour, but you really need it for your dish, then the Wild Card becomes flour for you.

The Wild Card is a singular ingredient, but can be different for each recipe/meal/entry you cook and post. So if you do meat and gravy and need flour, Wild Card = Flour for that recipe. Then a day or two later you make a quiche and you need eggs, then the Wild Card = Eggs for that particular recipe.

Note that the Wild Card is always a singular ingredient of your choice per recipe/meal that you post and enter to the Pantry. So you can't post a meal/entry with multiple Wild Cards such as saying you used a Wild Card of flour for the "Gravy Smothered Cube Steaks", and then you also used a new Wild Card of Pasta for the side dish of Grown Up Mac & Cheese in the same meal/entry. So while you did make two recipes for the meal (Meat Recipe and Side Recipe) you aren't allowed to use two Wild Cards in the same meal/entry. One Wild Card per posted recipe/entry/meal.

A Pantry will only have a Wild Card IF someone suggests it for their turn. If it is not suggested, then it does not exist in that Pantry. If you use the Wild Card, please include what the Wild Card was for you in the write up of your dish.

4. Spice Rack! There is a 5 slot Spice Rack in the Pantry. Naturally, it has to be filled. As always, members are only allowed one post per Pantry - BUT, if the Spice Rack is not full, then you can also add something to it as well. For example: Bread - Cumin. That is a Pantry entry of Bread, and a Spice Rack entry of Cumin. The first 5 members to post a spice are counted - once we have 5 spices in the rack, the Spice Rack is full.

5. About the Spice Rack - Any “spice” is acceptable as long as it is a verified product, spice, or herb. For example: McCormick’s Italian Seasoning, or Seasoned Salt, or Creole Seasoning. Those are all blends, but they are also a singular and unified product. If you mean for a blend to be included, please include Brand & Product name. While everyone may not be able to find that particular brand name, we may be able to find a store brand alternative - and that is acceptable as long as the mix is the same. Sorry - but if someone posts Italian Seasoning, then you have to use a jar of Italian Seasoning (labeled clearly on the product). You can’t deconstruct it and use fresh Basil, Oregano, and Thyme. You have to use the BLEND spice that was posted. Hopefully, we’ll all post things that others can find, but, up until now, all we had was Salt & Pepper unless specifically posted, and we’ve done exceptionally well!

6. You can post items that were posted in previous Franken-Pantries.

7. Derivatives of an item can not be used, but can be made for use. For example, if wine is listed, you can’t just use “wine vinegar”. If cream is listed, you can’t just use butter, but you can MAKE butter or vinegar if you like.

8. Once 10 items have been posted, the Pantry will be locked and recipes can be made using as many or as few of the items from the 10 in the Pantry. But, other than the 4 staples (Salt, Pepper, Water, & Oil), you can ONLY use items in the Pantry. So if flour isn't listed, then you can't use it. Same goes for spices, if Cumin or Thyme aren’t listed, then you can't use them.

9. This mysterious Pantry has a walk-in cooler, so perishables like beef, chicken, crab, fish, milk, eggs, cream, butter, etc, can be posted.

10. Entries can be “open” or “restricted”. If you post “openly” such as beef, pork, chicken, fish, shellfish, etc, all cuts are assumed available. Open entries are something of an Iron Chef category, so if multiple versions of an item exist, they will be in the Pantry. Alternatively, you CAN post restrictively such as “crab” or “steak”, but the Pantry would be more accessible if you instead posted openly such as “crustacean” or “beef” - something to think about and it’s ultimately up to you.

11. Each “open” Pantry entry is something of a category unto itself. For example, if onion is posted, then any onion will be available: red, yellow, Vidalia, Spanish, pearl, shallot, scallion, etc. Imagine the pantry as an Iron Chef type room. In the spot where potatoes (open entry) are stored, all potatoes are there, Idaho, Russet, Red, Fingerling, Dried Potato Flakes, etc. But NOT sweet potatoes as that is a different animal (in a savory sense).

12. If you mean for an item to be restrictive, then please make note of that such as “Idaho Potato (restricted)” or “Chuck Roast (restricted)”. In doing that, the entry is limited to only Idaho Potatoes and no other kind of potato, and only Chuck Roast will be available, but no other cut of beef. If you don’t specifically list “restricted” in your entry, then the entry will be assumed open if multiple variations are available.

13. There's really no time limit for cooking from a Franken-Pantry. If you get around to making something, then post what you did. A month from now, someone may bump into this thread and want to cook from this pantry, so go ahead.

14. Cooking method is entirely up to you. Grill it, bake it, steam it, boil it, microwave it, serve it raw, etc.

15. Each Franken-Pantry is a stand alone Pantry. You can revisit any previous thread and cook something in THAT Pantry, but you can not bring items from one Pantry to another.

16. It's just for fun! That is the reason each open entry includes all variations of the entry such as “potato” means all potatoes, and “beef” means all cuts of beef. While Franken-Pantry is restrictive to 10 ingredients, it still strives to be approachable while also challenging you to put your thinking cap on.

So, start posting the ingredients you want or need in this Franken-Pantry. Don’t forget that if the Spice Rack is open, you can add a spice to it!! I’ll start off, but I will not post a spice. The Spice Rack is fully open with 5 slots.

Please note that the addition of the spice rack does not nullify the staples. Salt, Pepper, Water, and Oil are always available no matter what is in the Pantry or Spice Rack.


I’ll start off with Bottled Salad Dressing. That’s an open entry, and all brands, types, etc, of bottled store-bought salad dressings are valid.

Franken-Pantry X

---- Staples ----
1. Water
2. Oil
3. Salt
4. Pepper

---- Pantry ----

1. Bottled Salad Dressing
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

---- Spice Rack ----
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Maybe a mod could make this a thread of it's own or rename this thead Franken Pantry so people know that a new one has begun and easier to find.
 

Mama

Queen of Cornbread
Site Supporter
Okay....I think Andy fixed it! I'll play!

Franken-Pantry X

---- Staples ----
1. Water
2. Oil
3. Salt
4. Pepper

---- Pantry ----

1. Bottled Salad Dressing
2. Chicken
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

---- Spice Rack ----
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
 

lilbopeep

🌹🐰 Still trying to get it right.
Site Supporter
Franken-Pantry X

---- Staples ----
1. Water
2. Oil
3. Salt
4. Pepper

---- Pantry ----

1. Bottled Salad Dressing
2. Chicken
3. Wild Card (cooksie added this)
4. Any flavored broth/stock/bouillon
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

---- Spice Rack ----
1. A seasoning Blend (any variety such as Italian herbs, all purpose etc)
2.
3.
4.
5.
 

Mama

Queen of Cornbread
Site Supporter
Franken-Pantry X

---- Staples ----
1. Water
2. Oil
3. Salt
4. Pepper

---- Pantry ----

1. Bottled Salad Dressing
2. Chicken
3. Wild Card (cooksie added this)
4. Any flavored broth/stock/bouillon
5. Pasta
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

---- Spice Rack ----
1. A seasoning Blend (any variety such as Italian herbs, all purpose etc)
2. parsley
3.
4.
5.
 

lilbopeep

🌹🐰 Still trying to get it right.
Site Supporter
Franken-Pantry X

---- Staples ----
1. Water
2. Oil
3. Salt
4. Pepper

---- Pantry ----

1. Bottled Salad Dressing
2. Chicken
3. Wild Card (cooksie added this)
4. Any flavored broth/stock/bouillon
5. Pasta
6. Flour
7.
8.
9.
10.

---- Spice Rack ----
1. A seasoning Blend (any variety such as Italian herbs, all purpose etc)
2. parsley
3.
4.
5.
 

Mama

Queen of Cornbread
Site Supporter
That might cover a little too much ground luvs. You might want to pick a particular kind of veggie.
 

Mama

Queen of Cornbread
Site Supporter
Franken-Pantry X

---- Staples ----
1. Water
2. Oil
3. Salt
4. Pepper

---- Pantry ----

1. Bottled Salad Dressing
2. Chicken
3. Wild Card (cooksie added this)
4. Any flavored broth/stock/bouillon
5. Pasta
6. Flour
7. Spinach
8. Cream
9.
10.

---- Spice Rack ----
1. A seasoning Blend (any variety such as Italian herbs, all purpose etc)
2. Parsley
3.
4.
5.
 

Mama

Queen of Cornbread
Site Supporter
I'll add tomatoes and to the spice rack I'll add basil

Franken-Pantry X

---- Staples ----
1. Water
2. Oil
3. Salt
4. Pepper

---- Pantry ----

1. Bottled Salad Dressing
2. Chicken
3. Wild Card (cooksie added this)
4. Any flavored broth/stock/bouillon
5. Pasta
6. Flour
7. Spinach
8. Cream
9. Tomaotes
10.

---- Spice Rack ----
1. A seasoning Blend (any variety such as Italian herbs, all purpose etc)
2. Parsley
3. Basil
4.
5.

 

Cooksie

Well-known member
Site Supporter
Franken-Pantry X

---- Staples ----
1. Water
2. Oil
3. Salt
4. Pepper

---- Pantry ----

1. Bottled Salad Dressing
2. Chicken
3. Wild Card (cooksie added this)
4. Any flavored broth/stock/bouillon
5. Pasta
6. Flour
7. Spinach
8. Cream
9. Tomaotes
10.Onions (any type)

---- Spice Rack ----
1. A seasoning Blend (any variety such as Italian herbs, all purpose etc)
2. Parsley
3. Basil
4.
5.
 

lilbopeep

🌹🐰 Still trying to get it right.
Site Supporter
Franken-Pantry X

---- Staples ----
1. Water
2. Oil
3. Salt
4. Pepper

---- Pantry ----

1. Bottled Salad Dressing
2. Chicken
3. Wild Card (cooksie added this)
4. Any flavored broth/stock/bouillon
5. Pasta
6. Flour
7. Spinach
8. Cream
9. Tomaotes
10.Onions (any type)

---- Spice Rack ----
1. A seasoning Blend (any variety such as Italian herbs, all purpose etc)
2. Parsley
3. Basil
4. Fresh or Dry Garlic
5.
 

luvs

'lil Chef
Gold Site Supporter
bay leaves for the spice rack. sorry, i'm not too good at this re-posting thing. i'll figure how tho so i'm not being a pain when i post.
 

lilbopeep

🌹🐰 Still trying to get it right.
Site Supporter
Franken-Pantry X

---- Staples ----
1. Water
2. Oil
3. Salt
4. Pepper

---- Pantry ----

1. Bottled Salad Dressing
2. Chicken
3. Wild Card (cooksie added this)
4. Any flavored broth/stock/bouillon
5. Pasta
6. Flour
7. Spinach
8. Cream
9. Tomaotes
10.Onions (any type)

---- Spice Rack ----
1. A seasoning Blend (any variety such as Italian herbs, all purpose etc)
2. Parsley
3. Basil
4. Fresh or Dry Garlic
5. Bay Leaves


DONE!! Let the cooking begin!!
 

QSis

Grill Master
Staff member
Gold Site Supporter
Okay, my roommate made a DELICIOUS dish tonight with the Frankenpantry ingredients!

Tortellini, Chicken, Broccoli with Aioli

1 small package of dried tortellini (she used Barilla 3-cheese)
Broccoli crowns
Chicken tenders, cubed
Chicken broth
Fresh garlic, minced
Olive oil
Salt, pepper, dried basil

Steam the broccoli. Poach the cubed chicken in chicken broth till just done. Cook the tortellini JUST SHORT of the instructions (about 9 minutes).

Heat olive oil and cook garlic just a minute or two, until translucent, but not brown! Add in the rest of the ingredients, toss gently, and heat through.

Add salt, pepper, and dried basil.

FANTASTIC!!!

Lee
 

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lilbopeep

🌹🐰 Still trying to get it right.
Site Supporter
Okay, my roommate made a DELICIOUS dish tonight with the Frankenpantry ingredients!

Tortellini, Chicken, Broccoli with Aioli

1 small package of dried tortellini (she used Barilla 3-cheese)
Broccoli crowns
Chicken tenders, cubed
Chicken broth
Fresh garlic, minced
Olive oil
Salt, pepper, dried basil

Steam the broccoli. Poach the cubed chicken in chicken broth till just done. Cook the tortellini JUST SHORT of the instructions (about 9 minutes).

Heat olive oil and cook garlic just a minute or two, until translucent, but not brown! Add in the rest of the ingredients, toss gently, and heat through.

Add salt, pepper, and dried basil.

FANTASTIC!!!

Lee
Thats beautiful Lee. Good job!!
 

Mama

Queen of Cornbread
Site Supporter
For lunch today, I made my Franken Pantry entry! I browned a b/s chicken breast that I seasoned with McCormick Original Chicken Seasoning in a little Olive Oil. Removed from the pan and set aside. I sauteed some onions in a little more olive oil, added some cooked pasta, Kraft Catalina and Bacon Salad Dressing, a little cream, some chicken broth and garlic powder. Mixed and cooked a few minutes and then cut the chicken into strips and added that along with some diced tomatoes and cooked spinach that I had leftover from the other night. I topped it off with some Parmesan Cheese that I used as my wildcard. Wasn't too bad.
 

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